Living in France

Guidance on your rights after the UK’s exit from the EU, accessing healthcare, getting a document legalised, English-speaking lawyers, how to vote abroad.

  1. France travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for France. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  2. France: buying property

    Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.

  3. France: medical facilities

    List of hospitals and medical facilities for British nationals in France

  4. France: Voisins Voices – newsletter for the British community in France

    Voisins Voices is the newsletter for the British community living in France, published by the British Embassy in Paris.

  5. Get your document legalised

    Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

  6. Healthcare for UK nationals living in France

    How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in France.

  7. Information for UK nationals affected by domestic abuse in France

    This guide provides advice on what the British Embassy can do to help UK nationals affected by domestic abuse in France, the services available in France, how to report abuse to the police and how to get protection.

  8. Living in Europe: citizens' rights if you moved before 1 January 2021

    Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.

  9. Living in France

    Information for British citizens moving to or living in France, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

  10. Monaco: lawyers

    List of English-speaking lawyers for British nationals in Monaco.

  11. Professional services if you are abroad

    Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical facilities, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

  12. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

    Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

  13. Voting if you move or live abroad

    Find out how to vote in UK elections if you move or live abroad, including eligibility, registering to vote and renewing your registration.